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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is on the pricier side but offers a high-resolution OLED touchscreen, more storage, double the RAM, and a slightly more powerful graphics card than the Gigabyte A7, making it better suited for tasks like editing and rendering. However, it's less suitable for portability due to a lower battery life. In contrast, the Gigabyte A7 is more affordable with reduced weight, longer battery life, and sufficient capabilities for general use and gaming. It also features a larger screen, although with a lower resolution and standard refresh rate, aimed more towards gamers and general users than professionals in creative fields. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- The Gigabyte A7 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15.
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers a powerful CPU and abundant RAM, superior screen quality with a high-resolution OLED display, making it excellent for various tasks, but it's less portable and has modest battery life. In contrast, the Gigabyte A7 also provides good performance with a decent CPU and sufficient RAM for general use, includes a larger screen though with lower resolution, but offers more portability with a lighter build and longer battery life.
Engineering and Design
9.0
7.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 stands out for engineering and design due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and a more powerful GPU than the Gigabyte A7; its OLED screen also offers higher resolution and color accuracy, important for design work.
Content Creation
8.7
7.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.3
7.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.3
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize vibrant and accurate colors for professional design work, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 stands out with high resolution and a wide color gamut, enhancing visual tasks in engineering and design. General users will appreciate the ASUS' bright, high-quality display for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, but gamers might find its refresh rate limiting for smooth gameplay. The Gigabyte A7 offers a balanced experience with a decent display for both general use and design, yet, like the ASUS, it may not provide the optimal refresh rate for high-end gaming which can affect motion clarity and gameplay responsiveness.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$940
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a price of $2,000 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.3
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is better for gaming and 3D tasks because it comes with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and an OLED display which provides excellent screen quality, although its screen is limited to a 60Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A7, with its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, offers good performance and has a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz for smoother visuals in fast-paced games, but it has a lower-quality IPS display.
Build Quality
7.6
7.2
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Gigabyte A7 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and the Gigabyte A7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 | Gigabyte A7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $940 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.16 lbs | 5.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 15.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 10.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 92 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 332 nits | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
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Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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